Industry News: PS4 And Xbox One Set Should Be Worried By This Nintendo Switch News

May 17, 2017

It wasn't all that long ago that we were reporting on a brand new and potentially huge Nintendo Switch app which could be coming to the console and providing Nintendo with a very distinct boost over the Sony PS4 and Microsoft Xbox One.

The app in question was called Rainway, and supposedly would allow Switch owners to stream PC games at 60fps to the system.

“Rainway’s signature feature is that it’s available on any device with a web browser." reads the announcement of the app on Ulterius.

"Native apps for Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and other platforms are being developed to provide an even more seamless experience”

The app could open up the possibility of playing PC games on the Switch when connected to the internet, which could include games such as Call of Duty WW2, Destiny 2 and even Red Dead Redemption 2 - if it was to get a PC release.

At the time it still seemed a little far fetched, with Nintendolife.com questioning whether Nintendo would allow such an app to be released on the eShop.

"We're not sure that Nintendo would allow such an app to be released on the eShop - despite how bullish the developer seems to be that it will come to the Nintendo eShop." wrote Nintendolife writer Damien McFerran.

If you're wondering how it would even work, the revolutionary new app would supposedly use the Switch's web browser - that's currently hidden from the end user

At the time the Rainway app hadn't been given a release date, but according to the developer, a beta was on the way.

Now in a new update, Developer Andrew Sampson has tweeted to say he's been in contact with Nintendo and should have some good news pretty soon.

For now, though, this revolutionary new app has not been given a release date, but according to the developer, a beta will hopefully release next month, which as it stands has an impressive 75,000 sign ups.

Sampson also took to Twitter to to clear up any confusion around the apps pricing and technical capabilities. Rainway is free, you do not need to buy any additional hardware or pay a subscription to use our platform.

"Rainway is free, you do not need to buy any additional hardware or pay a subscription to use our platform."

"Rainway at launch will only support a maximum resolution of 1080P. We will support 4k when the AV1 codec has been finalized."

While the Rainway app will most likely open up the possibility of playing a vast array of games not currently available on the Nintendo Switch, the console does still have its fair share of interesting new games coming to the console in the near future.

During the most recent Nintendo Direct, a whole variety of games were both revealed and given official release dates.

The majority of the show focused on upcoming Nintendo Switch exclusives Splatoon 2 and ARMS, showcasing plenty of new features on both titles but more importantly revealing both of the official release dates.

ARMS will make its way to Nintendo Switch on June 16th, while the squid shooter sequel fun of Splatoon 2 is launching July 21st.

In addition to these deeper previews, Nintendo Switch owners were also given a better look at Sonic Forces, Sonic Mania and Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers.

However, that wasn't all because Nintendo also unveiled 13 new games which are coming to the system in the coming months.

To find out more, you can find all you need to know, here: Nintendo Switch New Games from Nintendo Direct